The Story of the Pou
First there was the cave, the glowworms and the river running
through (Tere Waitomo which is how Waitomo got its name). This is indicated by the black area with the glowworms and the cave at the top. The three vines represent the children and the koru represents the community; our people supporting the learning of our generation.
Tane Tinorau is placed over the river; represented as the large koru.
The five schools are shown on the bottom of the Pou and face toward the school. The first school was at Kaikuri where the totara came from and the dog at the bottom represents Kaikuri. Then came Hauturu, Putaki, Ruakuri and Brooklee Road.
Above the five schools is Waitomo Caves School, the three baskets of knowledge and the two stones that came from heaven (their names are Hukatai and Rehutai) and represent learning.
Written by Aorangi Jones
(with the help of Arama Davis and Ben Stubbs)
Cutting the Cake
Te Aue Davis and Sian Dimond
Performing
Year 0 to 8 students singing for the centenary guests. Current roll of 33 pupils.
If you would like to purchase the Centenary Book and Past Pupil Booklet these are available by contacting the school. office@waitomocaves.school.nz or phone 07 8787534
Centenary Book $20 + postage
Past Pupil Booklet $5 + postage
Waitomo Caves School Centenary 2010
Waitomo Caves School
2010
These murals were made by past pupils of the 1990 school decade.
Thank you to Bex Brown and many supports for repainting the murals for our school centenary celebrations.
Where: Waitomo Caves School
When: 12 to 14 February 2010
Thank you to everyone who registered for a wonderful celebration and reunion.
Please click on to the following link to read the programme of events as they happened.
The Story of the Pou
First there was the cave, the glowworms and the river running
through (Tere Waitomo which is how Waitomo got its name). This is indicated by the black area with the glowworms and the cave at the top. The three vines represent the children and the koru represents the community; our people supporting the learning of our generation.
Tane Tinorau is placed over the river; represented as the large koru.
The five schools are shown on the bottom of the Pou and face toward the school. The first school was at Kaikuri where the totara came from and the dog at the bottom represents Kaikuri. Then came Hauturu, Putaki, Ruakuri and Brooklee Road.
Above the five schools is Waitomo Caves School, the three baskets of knowledge and the two stones that came from heaven (their names are Hukatai and Rehutai) and represent learning.
Written by Aorangi Jones
(with the help of Arama Davis and Ben Stubbs)
Te Aue Davis and Sian Dimond
Year 0 to 8 students singing for the centenary guests. Current roll of 33 pupils.
office@waitomocaves.school.nz or phone 07 8787534
Centenary Book $20 + postage
Past Pupil Booklet $5 + postage